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Case Description

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Unidentified human remains recovered in Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas on 04/11/1998.
Date Found: 1988-04-11

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Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Values read: this case vs the missing person.

78%Possible
Charles Melendez
Charles Melendez
MP23553 • Missing since Sep 1, 1982 from Houston, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 20–30 vs 13 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 78%145 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
James Skelton
James Skelton
MP15512 • Missing since Mar 6, 1986 from Houston, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Thomas Pulaski
Thomas Pulaski
MP9235 • Missing since Nov 12, 1985 from Houston, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
77%Possible
Richard Medley
Richard Medley
MP39883 • Missing since Dec 28, 1978 from Houston, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.